Propane Tank Explosion Shatters Home in Scott, Neighbors Affected by Flying Debris
Scott, LA — A residential explosion in Scott severely damaged a home on Sunday morning after a propane tank malfunctioned, according to local fire officials. The incident, which occurred in the 1200 block of St. Mary Street, resulted from an over-pressurized propane tank that spectacularly ruptured as temperatures rose. Chief Chad Sonnier of the Scott Fire Department reported that the explosion took place just before 10:49 a.m., devastating the home’s structure. Investigations suggest that the …